Christina Banach, Author
SCBWI: London Masterclass: Plot and Structure, translation software for your story
Heather Reviews: Top 5 Wednesday/Underrated Books (includes Minty)
Emma the Little Bookworm: #bookhangover with Christina Banach
The Prime Writers: Not for the faint-hearted - competing with young readers
Bookloverwormblog: Review of Minty and Guest Post
Portobello Book Blog: Author in the Spotlight
The Prime Writers: The Prime Writers and...the Senses (How I used the senses in writing Minty).
Susanna Bavin Blog: An Open Letter To Christina Banach, author of 'Minty'.
Being Anne: Author feature - Minty by Christina Banach
The Prime Writers: Back to school - Christina Banach
Writers & Artists: Writing About Death and Bereavement in YA Fiction
Words and Pictures (SCBWI online magazine) Plot and Structure (write-up following my Plot & Structure workshop)
The Prime Writers: Summer Blockbusters - Minty by Christina Banach
Words and Pictures (SCBWI online magazine): Q&A with Christina Banach on Plot and Structure
SCBWI: EDINBURGH - Plot and Structure: a writer's craft workshop with Christina Banach
YouTube: The Crystal Kite Award 2015 (Minty was shortlisted)
The Daily Record: How a spine-tingling morning gave author Christina Banach the courage she needed to follow her dreams
Represent: Scottish author invited to participate in the UK's first national Young Adult fiction extravaganza
sisterspooky: Blog Tour - UKYA Extravaganza with...Christina Banach
My Memories of a Future Life: The undercover Soundtrack - Christina Banach
Words and Pictures: Edinburgh International Book Festival Panels Asks - How to Survive Being Published?
Words and Pictures: SCBWI Panel Event - How to Survive Being Published
Marcia Strykowski: June Spotlight (interviewed along with author Yvonne Ventresca)
New Asian Writing: NAW Interview with Christina Banach
Book Stop Corner: Author Q&A With Christina Banach
A Thousand Words A Million Books: Interview
Brainvomit and Wordstipation: Interview
Words and Pictures: The Debut Author Series - Christina Banach
Don't Tell Me The Moon Is Shining: 20 Questions to Christina Banach, author of Minty
K107 Radio: Interview
Reading Shy With Aly: Review and Interview
Great Big Jar: Fife, Minty and all things Christina Banach
Central Fife Times: Lochgelly author delighted with Minty reviews
Central Fife Times: April is a big month for author Christina Banach
Welcome to my website!
Hi! I'm Christina Banach, author of Minty. Thanks for dropping by my website. Please take a look around. Here you'll find news and information about me and my books. If you have any questions do get in touch through my contact page. Thank you for visiting and happy reading!
AUTHOR IN RESIDENCE
I was the 2017-2018 Scottish Book Trust Author in Residence at Knightsridge Primary School, Livingston. Many thanks to the SBT for for affording me the opportunity to share my love of writing and reading with such an inspiring school.
REVIEW FROM THE BOOK TRUST
"This is a thought provoking debut novel about love, loss and the importance of family…A compelling and ultimately
heart-warming story."
Please click on the link below to read the whole critique:
http://www.booktrust.org.uk/books/view/34314
REVIEW FROM THE SCOTTISH BOOK TRUST
"Through Minty's eyes we see how family and friends are affected by bereavement. It deals with loss, love,
friendship and over all, hope, resilience and strength of character. It's a haunting, eerie and beautiful read that will resonate with you for days after you read it. "
TEEN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH
I'm very grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for featuring Minty as their Teen's Book of the Month.
http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/blog/2014/parents/11/teens-book-of-the-month-minty
OTHER REVIEWS
Below are extracts of some other reviews (to read more please check out my News and Reviews page):
"What an amazing story! I could not put this book down!"
"This is one of those gems that works for young adults and also the not so young...I read it in a single sitting - something I do not ordinarily do - except for a brief pause to compose myself before the final chapter, such was the intensity of emotion the book engenders. You must read this book..."
"Christina's stunning style of writing succeeded in bringing tears of joy and sadness to my eyes. For a first book being this good, it makes me wonder
what is yet to come."
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
I was thrilled to be part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2015 SCBWI panel event - How To Survive Being Published. It was a real privilege to have been invited. Thank you!
Plot & Structure Event
Thank you to everyone who came to my plot and structure workshop in Edinburgh. I hope you had as much fun as I did. Thanks to Sheila Averbuch for this great write up of the day.
I've created a mood board for MINTY over on Pinterest. Click here to take a look:
www.pinterest.com/cbanachauthor
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